Teenager dies on the A93 at Aboyne after crashing into the River Dee
Emergency services were called to the scene around 8am on Monday morning
Last updated 19th Dec 2022
A 19-year-old man has died after a car crash on the A93 between Aberdeen and Ballater, near Aboyne.
Police were alerted to the incident at 8.05am this morning, with two cars leaving the road and entering the River Dee.
The driver of the Audi involved in the incident was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second man, 26, driving a BMW, was taken to Raigmore Hospital, where his condition is said to be stable.
Sergeant Eoin Maxwell from the Divisional Road Policing Unit said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.
"Our investigation is at an early stage and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash, who has not yet spoken to police, to contact us.
"We are also keen to obtain any dashcam from motorists driving on the road around the time of the crash.
"We would like to thank the members of the public who assisted at the scene of the crash this morning.
"Anyone with information should contact officers through 101 with reference 0568 of 19 December.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRA) remain at the scene. An SFRA spokesperson said: "We are currently assisting emergency service partners at an incident on the A93 near Aboyne.
"At 8.07am on Monday, 19 December Operations Control mobilised two appliances and a number of specialist resources to the scene."